Chinese characters are one of humanity's oldest and most fascinating writing systems, each one carrying layers of history, meaning, and visual logic. This course takes students on an engaging journey through the origins and structure of Chinese characters — from ancient pictographs to modern simplified script. Students will explore how characters are formed, how radicals unlock meaning, and how understanding characters can accelerate language learning. This is the perfect companion course for any language learner and an eye-opening cultural experience for everyone.